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Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency where blood flow to the brain is either reduced or stopped, depriving brain tissue of essential oxygen and nutrients. A stroke may cause loss in brain function and affect movement and speech.

Comprehensive stroke centers in Florida

The signs and symptoms of a stroke can appear suddenly and without warning. You may not be prepared — but we are.

When every second counts, our emergency stroke care teams across HCA Florida hospitals are standing by 24/7 to provide lifesaving diagnosis and treatment. We also have rehabilitation services and stroke care specialists throughout our larger network who are committed to helping you make a safe and complete recovery.

Related Specialties

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Types of stroke we treat

Our specialists are experienced in treating all types of stroke:

  • Hemorrhagic stroke, including intracerebral and subarachnoid hemorrhage
  • Ischemic stroke, including embolic and thrombotic stroke

Specialized stroke care

We offer high-quality, coordinated stroke care at our hospitals throughout Florida.

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Stroke risk factors

There are certain factors and habits that may increase your risk of having a stroke. Although some of these are hereditary, understanding how certain lifestyle factors affect that risk can help us make informed decisions for the future.

Lifestyle factors may include:

  • Alcohol intake beyond one drink per day for women and two drinks per day for men
  • Carotid artery disease
  • Heart disease
  • High blood pressure
  • High blood sugar
  • Illegal drug use
  • Obesity
  • Physical inactivity
  • Tobacco use

Genetic factors may include:

  • Age
  • Gender
  • Race
  • Prior stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA)

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